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In the Library of Congress Classification, books related to Home Management can typically be found under the "N" classification for Fine Arts and the "T" classification for Technology.

  • NK - Decorative Arts
    • NK1700-2195: Interior decoration. House decoration
  • TX - Home Economics
    • TX1-1110: Home economics
    • TX301-339: The house
    • TX1100-1105: Mobile home living

Books on Home Managment

My Hygge Home

An inspiring book from Meik Wiking, the New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge, about how to use space, light, and Danish design to transform your home to fit your needs.   Now more than ever before, our homes need to be a place of comfort, a place to feel safe when we shut the door. Our homes are where we can truly be ourselves, unwind, and create special memories with our family and friends.

Home Maintenance for Dummies®

Having a house can be a hassle. But thanks to timesaving, trouble-preventing strategies from these nationally recognized experts, now anyone can keep his or her palace in regal repair and have plenty of time left over for the fox hunts. This friendly book covers everything from plumbing to painting, with handy calendars to ensure nothing falls through the cracks -- including the cracks!

How to Save Energy at Home - 101 Great Home Energy Saving Tips

Making your home more energy efficient will help you to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and help to protect the environment. Saving energy at home is easy. This book contains time-tested tips and energy-saving choices for reducing your home energy consumption.

Declutter your home [electronic resource] : Stress free habits to simplify your home with simple self discipline to reduce waste and stress while living more with less.

Your Home must be your safe haven. The place where you live in has to transmit, peace, tranquility and simplicity. When you live in a messy home, it’s easy to stress and feel discouraged. Organizing your home doesn’t have to be complicated or boring, this book “Declutter Your Home” has everything you need to know. An organized home is essential for a happy family. The techniques you will learn from this book will be crucial to keep your house organized for the years to come.

Simpler Living

Life moves too quickly these days, as technology, work, and personal commitments make it almost impossible to relax and enjoy life. Finding yourself stressed over the clutter in your kitchen or the mass of paper in front of your computer? Relax. This book will help. Filled with tips on how to uncomplicate your daily routine, eliminate stress at home and work, and more, this book will help you free up your time so you can once again enjoy doing the things you love.

Clean Sweep

Use the gentle art of household management to transform your home into a clean, efficient, safe, healthy haven. Every piece of household advice you could ever need is at your fingertips: from big issues such as how to do your bit for the environment, to advice on the most indulgent home comforts, such as preparing your own lavender-water spray for scenting linen as you iron.

A dirty guide to a clean home [electronic resource] : housekeeping hacks you can't live without

Can housekeeping be fun? Whether you're terrified of your laundry pile or have an inner handyperson who's been longing for their moment, A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home is a joyful all-purpose guide to organizing, cleaning, laundry, repairs, and beyond. As Melissa says, "Your home shouldn't be your adversary."

The Naturally Clean Home

Keep your home clean, green, and healthy! Learn how to disinfect and freshen your house using powerful all-natural cleaners made by mixing essential oils together with common nontoxic kitchen ingredients like baking soda, lemon, and vinegar. Discover how fruits and herbs can brighten any room with revitalizing scents.

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